1. Islamist Candidate Declared Winner Of Egyptian Election
Egyptian election officials declared Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi the country's first freely elected president on Sunday. Morsi won 51.7% of the vote in a runoff election against former regime loyalist Ahmed Shafiq. Morsi sought to reassure the international community in his victory speech, pledging to "preserve international agreements and commitments," protect the rights of minorities, and establish "a modern democratic and constitutional government."
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2. Dozens Of Syrian Soldiers Defect
Turkish officials announced on Monday morning that 33 Syrian soldiers had crossed the border and defected on Sunday night. The defections come during a time of increased tensions between the neighbors. Just a few days ago, Syria shot down a Turkish military aircraft it said had violated its airspace.
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3. Saudi Arabia To Allow Women To Compete In Olympics
Buckling in the face of international pressure, Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it will allow female athletes to compete in the upcoming Olympics for the first time in history, provided that they dress to "preserve their dignity." It is likely that competitors will be required to wear loose-fitting garments and a "sports hijab" which covers the hair, but not the face.
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Egyptian election officials declared Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi the country's first freely elected president on Sunday. Morsi won 51.7% of the vote in a runoff election against former regime loyalist Ahmed Shafiq. Morsi sought to reassure the international community in his victory speech, pledging to "preserve international agreements and commitments," protect the rights of minorities, and establish "a modern democratic and constitutional government."
Read more on wsj.com
2. Dozens Of Syrian Soldiers Defect
Turkish officials announced on Monday morning that 33 Syrian soldiers had crossed the border and defected on Sunday night. The defections come during a time of increased tensions between the neighbors. Just a few days ago, Syria shot down a Turkish military aircraft it said had violated its airspace.
Read more on hosted.ap.org
3. Saudi Arabia To Allow Women To Compete In Olympics
Buckling in the face of international pressure, Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it will allow female athletes to compete in the upcoming Olympics for the first time in history, provided that they dress to "preserve their dignity." It is likely that competitors will be required to wear loose-fitting garments and a "sports hijab" which covers the hair, but not the face.
Read more on bbc.co.uk
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| Photo of the Day: Marchers carry a rainbow flag down 5th Avenue during the 2012 New York Gay Pride parade on Sunday. The 43rd-annual parade drew more than 500,000 people. Credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom |
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